I’m so happy you didn’t die in a fire (or a cloud of carbon monoxide, please tell me you have a detector?!) and I'm so excited to follow the adventure. Well done on quitting and feeling so good about it. 

I had asparagus last night then forgot I'd had it and had a mini panic when my piss smelled like burning tyres. It was delicious though. 

Not sure about on top of it but it's in the hands of the folks who's job it is to make that call. I've done my bit which feels right and passed it up the chain which is a massive relief. 

Thanks treasure. I’m also glad I did, and the team dealing with it have supported me and reinforced that it was the right course of action which is worth a million bucks. 

But it also, maybe a bit crazy!

Oh man, I wish I could drive. I’d definitely go for a van or maybe a nice, battered old pickup! Thank you for the encouragement, it’s wild to be able to do what I’ve studied and desperately wanted to do. 

All right lads?* I’ve been too exhausted and/or sick to stay up for SNS these last few weeks and I’ve missed you.

Thank you. I think dinner is fancy while supper is cosy, give me supper, always. 

Pro tip:try shoes and boots on when your feet are hot. Like, go for a brisk walk or wander around the mall for an hour or two (if you can) before trying anything on...I’ve never bought a good shoe when trying on cold little feet.

Does “wearing my 501s all weekend because they’re the only things that will fit over my knee brace and pre-menstural bloat” count as fashion? Because if so sign me up!

Hey kids,

Here’s to a future full of support and help in understanding yourself.

*coeliac weeps quiet, gluten-goblin tears*

Oh Pumpkin, this sounds so horrendous.

I have never heard of any of these things but I salute you for giving it a go, why the hell not, eh? I hope they do exactly what you want them to, enjoy your rioja!

You guys, I’ve had my offer accepted on the flat!

Thank you! I’m not sure “potential boyfriend” is accurate due to the whole international situation, but after a rough few years it’s just so reassuring that my cold dead heart is capable of getting all of a flutter over somebody!

About the place, this is such wonderful advice! I’m moving out of my parents’ place…

Sadly I think you’re right. I suspect it will never feel ok because it will never *be* ok.

I’ve become a bit of a pro at reclaiming places, food and music after bad things and people have tried to spoil them. It’s my hard-won superpower!

Here’s to us!